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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union reports sustained Allied air raids hitting Nazi western defenses and railroads. Lag continues in farm machinery output and British bombs strike Dutch East Indies.
Allied air forces mount relentless bombardment of France and the Lowlands with 6000 flights in 36 hours, targeting railways, airports, and factories as Axis and Soviet actions reshape the war map from the Balkans to Sevastopol. Goering and Goebbels mark Hitler’s 55th birthday with calls for loyalty amid growing strains and setbacks.
After a canvass of more than 200000 individuals estates and trusts and 16000 business firms the U S Treasury shows Ameri can holdings in over 50 foreign countries at 13300000000. Two thirds of household goods bonds and factories are in Allied or friendly nations while national stakes in Axis or occupied countries total 3775000000 including 1290000000 in Germany 265000000 in Italy 90000000 in Japan 65000000 in Romania and 55000000 in Hungary. Canada leads with 4375000000 and Great Britain holds 1030000000. Cuba Mexico Argentina and Brazil also show significant investments.
Stacy May, planning chief of the War Production Board, warned that manpower and net material will be the biggest obstacles to resuming civilian goods production in 1944. Reductions in some munitions programs may occur, but converting facilities hinges on army calls for casualty replacements. Declines in construction and higher factory efficiency could free workers for consumer goods, and steel, aluminum, and copper should be sufficient later, though bottlenecks may arise from shortages of parts.
British bombers struck the Dutch East Indies hitting docks warehouses and shipping in the northern islands in a raid described as a treasure-house attack on Japan oil tin and rubber. In eastern India British and Indian troops defend the Bengal Assam railroad aiding U S and Chinese forces building a supply road to China. In the South Pacific U S army and navy bombers targeted the Japs Caroline islands.
War Food Administrator Marvin Jones said farm machinery output may not reach expected levels this year due to demand for landing craft. He noted April 1 totals of 36 000 combines 9 000 balers 23 000 side rakes 44 000 spreaders 121 000 tractors and 15 000 cornpickers. Farm labor as of April 1 stood at 9 080 000, about 228 000 fewer than a year earlier, but USDA forecasts suggest rural America will meet food goals with a stronger labor program and volunteer help. Separately strikes hit Montgomery Ward in Chicago and Ford in Canada, halting shipments and idling about 14 000 Ford Canada workers.
Ninety Australian brides and fiancées of U S soldiers land in the United States after crossing the Pacific. One mare Doris Jean Lebash notes American soldiers warned them about American fashion. Australian spouses may apply for citizenship after two years, while children born abroad gain citizenship after five years under the U S flag. G I Board reports lower costs for housing, food, clothing and equipment this year totaling an estimated 465.06 million dollars.
Hollywood gossip column notes director Irving Cummings values actors leading the process learned from stage and screen. He discusses directing Jean Arthur and Lee Bowman in a divorce scene for The Impatient Years and explains his approach to easing first day jitters and preserving story continuity.
A Pacific headlines roundup shows the American Meat Institute reporting a 1.1 percent net income on 1943 sales, the lowest profit margin among large manufacturing sectors. Trade officials warn banana imports fall short due to shipping bottlenecks between South America and the United States. A curious wartime note profiles First Class Private William B Murphree, a Tennessee deserter who earned the Navy Cross with Carlson's Raiders, then defected from a marine hospital and was detained for discipline.
Governor Earl Warren of California named as opening speaker at the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 24. Warren, known for his rackets busting and west coast rise, supports the Mackinac declaration on foreign policy favoring international cooperation while preserving U S sovereignty. He urged Republicans to avoid discord and aim to replace the White House with a more competent postwar administration.
Congress debated extending lend-lease to June 30 1945 with an amendment restricting the President from final settlements with foreign recipients without congressional approval. The house sent the measure to the Senate after a 334 to 21 vote and rejected Republican efforts to require postwar return of lend-lease munitions.
More than 123000 fans attend the opener. The Cubs beat the Reds 3 0 in Cincinnati in the largest crowd 30154. The Cardinals blank the Pirates 2 0 in St Louis the smallest crowd 4030. Johnny Lindell belts the majors first homer as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 3 0. The Athletics edge the Senators 3 2 in 12 innings with Erwin Hall driving in Babe Siebert.
The description notes a low neckline with frill edging and ribbon trimming, a flower applique, and Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1936 for sizes 11 through 19. Size 13 with short sleeves requires 3 44 yards of 39 inch material and 2 yards of ribbon.
Flattering party dress description for young girls mentions silk crepe and dotted muslin options. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1938 designed for sizes 6 through 14 years with size 8 example using short sleeves and specific material requirements.
Simple, practical hacks for improving a worn carpet, curbing yarn moths, storing knitting yarn in painted tobacco cans, adding a pillowcase pocket to prevent lost handkerchiefs, finishing raw fabric edges with rickrack, and making a right angle brush for tight corners.
Collier s notes the Ghent altarpiece The Adoration of the Lamb suffered thefts more than any other artwork. From 1432 to 1781 it stayed intact, but since then panels vanished and reappeared repeatedly. In 1940 it went to France for safekeeping and in 1943 was given to Goering by Vichy officials.
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